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PHÒNG GD&ĐT CƯ KUIN ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ I-NĂM HỌC 2018-2019


Trường THCS Giang Sơn Môn: Tiếng Anh 8
Thời gian: 45phút. (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Period: 54 – Date: ……………………..

Full name……………………………………................... Class: 8…..


Marks Teacher’s remarks
....................................................................................

A. Listening (2,0pts).
Listen to the conversation between Na and Nam about what they are going to do on the weekend three
times and do the following tasks.
I. Listen only once and match the activities with the right places. (1,0pt)
1. The New Comer Film. a. Culture House.
2. Soccer: Le Do school vs Quang Trung school. b. Nguyen Khuyen School.
3. English Speaking Contest. c. Millenium cinema.
4. Photo exhibition. d. Town ground.
1 - ……………. 2 - ……………. 3 - …………….. 4 - …………..

II. Listen again twice and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F). (1,0pt)
T F
1. Na does not know the neighborhood very well.
2. Na will join in the English speaking contest.
3. Na will go to the soccer match with Nam.
4. The match will start at 3.30pm.
B. Lexico - grammar. (2,0pts)
I. Circle the best answer (A,B,C or D) to complete the sentences(1,5pts)
1. Choose the underlined word that has different pronunciation.
A. peaceful B. steamer C. bead D. deaf
2. Tom………………….TV with his parents last night.
A. watch B. watched C. watches D. watching
3. The Lost Shoe is a …………………story.
A. tradition B. traditionally C. traditional D. fashion
4. “Can you help me with my math homework?” – “………………..”
A. C ertainly B. Yes, thank you C. No, thanks D. I’m fine.
5. She cut ………………….badly while she was slicing cucumbers yesterday.
A. herself B. himself C. myself D. yourself
6. The environment in the city is becoming…………………..
A. worst B. worse and worse C. better and better D. B and C are correct
II. Choose the underlined word (A,B,C or D)that is not correct in Standard English(0,5pt)
1. I used to went swimming when I was a child.
A B C D
2. We like playing soccer but listening to music in our free time.
A B C D
C. Reading
Read the passage. Then do the following tasks. (2,0pts)

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It is very necessary for language learners to learn words when they learn a foreign language. However, they
learn words in different ways. Some learners make a list and put into it the meanings of new words in their
mother tongue, and try to learn them by heart. Others write one or two example sentences with each new word
to remember how to use the word in the right way. In order to remember words better, some learners even write
each word and its use on a small piece of paper and stick it somewhere in their house to learn it at any time. To
remember important words, some learners underline or highlight only the words they want to learn. Language
learners should try different ways of learning words so as to find out the best way for themselves.
I. True or false. (1,0pt)
T F
1. All language learners learn words in the same way.
2. Learning words is necessary in learning a foreign language.
3. We shouldn’t try different ways when we learn words.
4. Writing words on small pieces of paper helps learners remember words
better.
II. Answer the questions (1,0pt)
1. Why do some learners write one or two example sentences with each new word?
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. What do some learners do to remember important words?
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. How do you learn new words?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. What is this passage about?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
D. Writing. (2,0pts)
I. Change the following sentences into reported speech.(1,0pt)
1. Mrs. Brown said: “Can you lend me your new book, Tim?”
……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. The teacher said: “You should study harder, Mai.”
…………………………………………………………………………………………
II. Rewrite the following sentences as requested. (1,0pt)
1. Television brings a lot of information. It brings entertainment, too. (combine the sentences using “not
only…....but also”).
…………………………………………………………………………………………....
2. Mary is 14 years old. Tom is 16 years old. (combine the sentences using “as….as”)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. No one in my class is as tall as Tin. (rewrite the sentence using “tallest” )
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. He is too young to drive a car. (using “ enough”)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

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.
I. LISTENING (1.5 ms)
1. What sport or activity is the person talking about? Listen and circle the correct answer. (Number 1 is
done for you)
(0.5m)

1. A. swimming Ⓑ. going to the gym. C. jogging


2. A. playing volleyball B. playing golf C. playing soccer
3. A. playing baseball. B. playing soccer C. playing tennis
4. A. playing tennis B. watching TV C. reading
5. A. swimming B. jogging C. windsurfing
6. A. diving B. riding a bike C. walking
2. Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words. (1 m)
A: What’s the weather like (1)..................................................?
B: It’s sunny, humid, and very hot. I think it’s about (2) .................................... degrees.
A: That sounds awful.
B: Do you want to go to the (3) ..................................? Ann, Jo, and Jo’s sister are going.
A: No, thanks. It’s too hot for the beach. I’m going to stay inside and read, drink ice
water, and sit in front of the air (4) ..................................................
B: We might stop by Super Burger on the way home. Can I get you anything?
A: That would be great. I’d like a cheeseburger, fries, and a (5) ............................... soda.
II. LANGUAGE FOCUS. (3 ms)
Choose the best options to complete the following sentences.
1. The teacher told me _________ the report card to my parents.
A. give B. gave C. to give D. giving
2. He has collect stamps _________ 2001.
A. in B. during C. for D. since
3. He felt hungry enough _________ all those cakes.
A. eat B. ate C. to eat D. eating
4. We should keep all medicine out of children’s _________.
A. hand B. reach C. touch D. contact
5.1 am pleased to hear that you had an _________ Christmas vacation.
A. enjoyable B. enjoyment C. enjoy D. enjoyably
6. We used _________ in this river when we were young.
A. going B. to go C. go D. went
7. Minh and Nga cooked dinner _________. Their mother wasn’t at home last night.
A. himself B. herself C. themselves D. ourselves
8. The Y&Y _________ all members to participate in a recycling program,
A. made B. provided C. suggested D. encouraged
9. The telephone _________ by Alexander Graham Bell.
A. invent B. was invented C. inventing D. invented
10. Sony. He is out at the moment. Would you like to _________ him a message?
A. take B. leave C. make D. do
11. Little Pea _________ the house work all day after her father got married again.
A. would do B. must take C. had to do D. ought to have
12. I’m living on the third floor. Peter is living _________, on the second floor.

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A. downstairs B. upstairs C. outside D. inside

III. READING. (2 ms)


1. Complete the passage with words given in the box. (There are two words that you do not use). (1 m).
wanted - were - looked - decided - was - found - used

Once upon a time, there (1) ____________ a farmer who lives a comfortable life with his family. He raised a lot
of chickens. They laid many eggs which farmer (2) ____________ to buy food and clothing for the family. One
day, he began to collect the eggs and discovered one of the chickens laid a gold egg. He shouted excitedly to his
wife, “We’re rich! We’re rich!”
His wife ran to him and they both looked at the egg in amazement. The wife (3) ____________ to get more, so
her husband (4) ____________ to cut open all the chickens and find more gold eggs. Unfortunately, he (5)
____________ no more eggs. When he finished all the chickens were dead.
There were no more eggs of any kind for the foolish farmer and his greedy wife.

2. Read the passage, and then answer the questions. (1 m)


The Youth and Young Pioneers Organization (Y&Y) was founded in Viet Nam on March 26th 1931. It builds
character, encourages good citizenship and personal fitness.
The Y&Y has many plans to help the community. It encourages all members to take part in different programs.
The recycling program can help people save natural resources. The “Rosy Smile” program helps raising funds
for the poor children. The “Green Sunday” program makes the city more beautiful with clean streets, plenty of
trees and flowers. It gives more green color to the city and it is done on Sunday so it has the name “Green
Sunday”. There are more helpful programs such as “Helping the elderly and street children”, “Supporting
Cultural - Sport”, “Young Scientist” ...etc...
Answer the questions:
1. When was the Y&Y founded?
à
2. What does the Y&Y do to help the community?
à
3. Does “Green Sunday” program help raising funds for the poor children?
à
4. What program gives more green color to the city?
à
5. Is the “Young Scientist” one of the helpful programs of the Y&Y?
à

IV. WRITING (2 ms)


1. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning, beginning with the words provided. (1 m)
a. Susan is not good at English.
à Susan leams
b. Mr. Smith doesn’t live on a farm in the countryside anymore.
à He used
c. “You should improve your English grammar, Anna” said the teacher.
à The teacher said
d. Mom started working for that hospital 2 months ago.
à Mom has

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2. Make meaningful sentence with cues. (1 m)


a. I / not meet / grandma / for years.
à
b. We / enjoy / take part / Y&Y / very much.
à
c. The test / be / easy / enough / me / do / in 15 minutes.
à
d. He / write / words / in order / remember / them longer.
à

I. a. Find the word which has different sound in the part underlined. (1 pt)
1. A. wanted B. played C. needed D. expected
2. A. community B. computer C. museum D. struggle
3. A. nature B. face C. rural D. pancake
4. A. crafts B. comics C. streets D. stamps
Your answers.
1. 2. 3. 4.
III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (2.5pts)
1. I love the people in my village. They are so………………… and hospitable.
A. friendly B. friend C. friendliness D. friendship
2. Viet Nam is …………. multicultural country with 54 ethnic groups.
A. any B. an C. some D.a
3. She is famous ……………….her intelligence. She designs many special styles for Ao dai.
A. in B. for C. with D. into
4. I used to....................................when I was a child.
A. cry B. to cry C. crying D. cries
5. ……………... you study harder, you won’t be able to pass the examination.
A. Unless B. Because C. If D. without
6. she......................her homework tonight?
A. Does-do B. Is- doing C. Is- going to do D. A&C
7.They have stayed in an apartment........................................10 years.
A. since B. in C. at D. for
8. Nam, would you mind if I……………….. the air conditioner on?
A. turn B. turning C. turned D. am turning
9. You mustn’t ……………………… your mobile phone on the plane.
A. using B. use C. to use D. used
10. Lang Lieu couldn’t buy any special food ……………………… he was very poor.
A. although B. when C. while D. because
Write your answers here:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
III. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form. (2pts)
1.Your elder brother (stay)……………………….. at home last night?
2. Where you ( go) ………………………......tomorrow?
3. He (build) ………………………..his house since 2009.
4. The children are interested in (read)......................................folk tales, aren’t they?
Write your answer here:
1. 2. 3. 4.

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IV. Read the fairy tale Cinderella and write T (True) or F (False). (1pt)
Once upon a time there was a young girl called Cinderella. Cinderella was living happily with her family when
her mother died. Her father married an evil widow with two daughters. Cinderella's stepmother and two
stepsisters mistreated her. She had to wear old clothes and work hard while the sisters wore fancy clothes and
had fun. A good witch helped Cinderella. She turned Cinderella's old dress into a beautiful gown. Cinderella
went to a party and a handsome prince politely invited her to dance with him. He fell in love with her and
wanted to find out who she was. Cinderella left the party in a hurry and didn't tell the prince her name. but she
left a glass slipper, and the prince used that to find her. They got married and lived happily ever after.
1._______ Cinderella was living happily with her family when her mother died.
2._______ Her father married a kind woman.
3._______ Her stepmother and two stepsisters were very kind to her.
4._______ The prince got married to the girl who fitted the left glass slipper.
V. Read the following passage and answer the questions. (1pt)
There are many celebrations throughout the year in Vietnam, but Tet or the Lunar New Year is the most
important celebration for Vietnamese people. Tet usually occurs in late January or early February. A few days
before Tet is the time for people to clean and decorate their homes. During Tet, people, old and young, enjoy
special food cooked on the occasion of Tet. It is also the time for family members to be together.
1. What is another name of Tet?
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. When does Tet occur?
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. What do people do before Tet?
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Is Tet the time for family reunions?
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
VI. Rearrange the given words to complete the sentences. (1,5pt)
1. festival/ in / Viet Nam / Tet / is / the / most / important /
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. because / they / can / Children / like/ Tet / receive / lucky / money /
………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. my son/taller/is/getting.
...............................................................................................................................................
VII. Rewrite the following sentences so that its meaning is the same as the first one. (1pt)
1. This mobile phone is too expensive for my father to buy.
=>This mobile phone ………………………………………………………………………….
2. Her sister is more beautiful than her.
=> She isn’t..................................................................................................................................

Part i: phonetics : (1pt)

I, Choose the word which has the different prononciation from the others.
1. A. missed B. washed C. called D. watched
2. A. character B. chemical C. school D. change
II, Choose the word which has different stress from the other.
1. A. chemical B. scissors C. medicine D. precaution
2. A. pronunciation B. invention C. demonstration D. communication
Part iI: grammar and vocabulary : (3pts)

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I, Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.(2pts)


1. Who repaired the bicycle for you? - Nobody. I repaired it………….
A. itself B. myself C. yourself D. himself
2. …………….does your new English teacher look like? - She’s tall and thin.
A. How B. Who C. What D. Which
3. We can find the ………………… under the sink in the kitchen.
A. armchair B. cushion C. bookshelf D. saucepan
th
4. When were you born? – I was born …………. November 8 2000.
A. to B. on C. at D. in
5. Can I speak to Mary, please? -………………………………
A. Keep the phone B. Wait the phone C. Hold on D. Stay there ten minutes
6. Should we put all the dangerous objects out of children’s…………………..…..?
A. knives B. feet C. reach D. beads
7. His ………..……….. always makes people laugh.
A. sense of humor B. quite C. reserved D. shy
8.. Bell and his assistant, Thomas Watson ……….. the first telephone in 1877.
A. started B. emigrated C. demonstrated D. invented
II. Give the correct form of verbs in brackets. (1pts)
1, Let’s (meet)………………….outside the garden of the club.
2, The sun (rise)…………….……. in the east and sets in the west.
3, After dinner Mom (light)………………….and Dad used to tell us stories.
4, Peter just bought a novel last week. He (read)…………………. it next Sunday.
Part iII: reading : (3pts)

I. Complete the passage with the suitable words in the box.


interesting visit because neighbor
Lan was Hoa’s next-door (1)…….in Bac Giang. She is very beautiful. She has big brown eyes and a lovely
smile. Last summer , shewent to Da Lat to (2)………Hoa. They traveled around the city and saw a lot of
(3) ………….places such as waterfalls, flower gardens. Hoa likes living in Da Lat. Lan also
likes living there........(4)......... Da Lat is a very beautiful place and quiet . Lan is going to visit Hoa next
summer and she will be there during the summer.
V. Read and answer the questions.
Peter is my pen pal. He is fifteen years old. He lives in a house in London. He has lived there for ten years.
He is an excellent student. He always works hard at school and gets good marks. He loves learning Vietnamese
in his free time. He often practices writing letters in Vietnamese. Sometimes he helps me to correct my writing,
and I help him to correct his spelling mistakes. Next summer, he is going to visit Ho Chi Minh City with his
family. I’m expecting to see him.
1. Where does he live?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. What does he like doing in his free time?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Does he often practice Vietnamese by writing and reading?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Where is he going to do next summer ?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Part iV: Writing : (3pts)

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I. Use the following words to write meaningful sentences .


1.Why / not / he / go / movie theater / last night ?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. We/ enjoy/ tell/ jokes.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I/ be / going/ see/ John/ tonight.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Would / you / like / play chess / me / tonight?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. My grandmother/ used/ live/ a farm/ when/she/be/ young girl
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
II. Write the second sentence so that it has a same meaning as the first .
1. Tom wasn’t hard-working. He couldn’t get good marks.
Tom wasn’t hard-working enough……..………………………………..………………………………
2. Her hair is long and black.
She has ……………………………………………………….…………………………………………
3. My father smoked a lot 5 years ago but now he gives it up.
My father used...........................................................................................................................................
4. Swimming across this river is dangerous.
It is ……………………………………………………………...………………………………………
5. Nam couldn’t lift the box because of his weakness.
Because Nam was ……………………………………………………………………………………….

A. Listening (2pts).
Listen to the conversation between Na and Nam about what they are going to do on the weekend three
times and do the following tasks.
I. Listen only once and match the activities with the right places. (1pt)
1. The New Comer Film. a. Culture House.
2. Soccer: Le Do school vs Quang Trung school. b. Nguyen Khuyen School.
3. English Speaking Contest. c. Millenium cinema.
4. Photo exhibition. d. Town ground.
1 - ……………. 2 - ……………. 3 - …………….. 4 - …………..

II. Listen again twice and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F). (1pt)
T F
1. Na does not know the neighborhood very well.
2. Na will join in the English speaking contest.
3. Na will go to the soccer match with Nam.
4. The match will start at 3.30pm.
B. Lexico - grammar. (3pts)
I. Circle the best answer (A,B,C or D) to complete the sentences(2.5pts)
1. Choose the underlined word that has different pronunciation.
A. peaceful B. steamer C. bead D. deaf
2. Tom………………….TV with his parents last night.
A. watch B. watched C. watches D. watching
3. The Lost Shoe is a …………………story.
A. tradition B. traditional C. traditionally D. fashion

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4. Lan likes watching film, ………….she doesn’t like watching news.


A. but B. and C. because D. so
5. He is not old enough ……………. a car.
A. drive B. driving C. to drive D. buy
6. You must be there ……………8.30 and 9.30
A. at B. in C. from D. between
7. This is one of the………….houses in the city.
A. old B. older C. oldest D. new
8. “Can you help me with my math homework?” – “………………..”
A. No, thanks B. Yes, thank you C. Certainly D. I’m fine.
9. She cut ………………….badly while she was slicing cucumbers yesterday.
A. herself B. himself C. myself D. yourself
10. The environment in the city is becoming…………………..
A. worst B. worse and worse C. better and better D. B and C are correct
II. Choose the underlined word (A,B,C or D)that is not correct in Standard English(0,5pt)
1. I used to went swimming when I was a child.
A B C D
2. We like playing soccer but listening to music in our free time.
A B C D
C. Reading
Read the passage. Then do the following tasks.
It is very necessary for language learners to learn words when they learn a foreign language. However, they
learn words in different ways. Some learners make a list and put into it the meanings of new words in their
mother tongue, and try to learn them by heart. Others write one or two example sentences with each new word
to remember how to use the word in the right way. In order to remember words better, some learners even write
each word and its use on a small piece of paper and stick it somewhere in their house to learn it at any time. To
remember important words, some learners underline or highlight only the words they want to learn. Language
learners should try different ways of learning words so as to find out the best way for themselves.
I. True or false. (1.5pt)
T F
1. All language learners learn words in the same way.
2. Learning words is necessary in learning a foreign language.
3. We shouldn’t try different ways when we learn words.
4. Writing words on small pieces of paper helps learners remember words
better.
5. Some learners learn new words in their mother tongue.
6. All learners underline or highlight all the new words.
II. Answer the questions (1pt)
1. Why do some learners write one or two example sentences with each new word?
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. What do some learners do to remember important words?
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. How do you learn new words?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. What is this passage about?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
D. Writing.

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I. Change the following sentences into reported speech.(1pt)


1. Mrs. Brown said: “Can you lend me your new book, Tim?”
……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. The teacher said: “You should study harder, Mai.”
…………………………………………………………………………………………
II. Rewrite the following sentences as requested. (1,5pt)
1. Television brings a lot of information. It brings entertainment, too. (combine the sentences using “not
only…....but also”).
…………………………………………………………………………………………....
2. Mary is 14 years old. Tom is 16 years old. (combine the sentneces using “as….as”)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. No one in my class is as tall as Tin. (rewrite the sentence using “tallest” )
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

I. LISTENING:
Part 1: Listen and choose the best option for each of the questions below. (1.25 pts)
1. Who is Jenifer?
A. A student B. A journalist C. A youngster
2. What's the purpose of the interview with Jimmy?
A. Jenifer wants to say hello to Jimmy.
B. Jenifer wants to ask Jimmy about his student life.
C. Jenifer wants to ask Jimmy about his favorite summer activities.
3. Where does Jimmy's family go every weekend in the summer?
A. Their restaurant B. The swimming pool C. The countryside
4. How long is it since Jimmy joined his university's youth club?
A. Two years B. Two months C. Two weeks
5. What does Jimmy think of the international camp?
A. It's time-wasting. B. It's boring and useless. C. It's interesting and useful.
Part 2: Listen and fill in blank: (1.25 pts)
MESSAGE
Message to : Martin Message from: (1)………………………...
Party at : (2)…………………………… Time : (3)………………………...
Please bring : (4)…………………………… Her phone number: (5)………………………
II. USE OF ENGLISH:
Circle the answer A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence. (2.5pts)
1. My uncle ______________ a new car last week.
A. to buy B. buys C. bought D. buying
2. Nam ______________ to watch an action movie on TV tonight.
A. is B. am C. are D. is going
3. Her mother cut ______________with the knife while she was preparing dinner.
A. himself B. herself C. themselves D. hisself
4. I ______________ to study English to get a good job.
A. have to B. must C. ought D. ought to
5. My father ______________ in HCM city when he was young.
A. used live B. used to living C. used to live D.use to live
6. I was born in Vietnam. So Vietnamese is my ______________.
A. mother tongue B. second language C. foreign language D. language

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7. Playing soccer and going fishing are ______________.


A. outside activities B. outdoor activity
C. outdoor activities D. outside activity
8. Nam learns English very ______________ He always gets good marks.
A. well B. slowly C. badly D. fast
9. She loves ______________ volleyball.
A. play B. played C. playing D. to play
10. May I help you ? – Yes, ______________ .
A. No problem B. No, I’m sorry, I’m busy
C. Sure. How can I help you ? D. That’s very kind of you
III. READING:
Part 1: Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank. (1.5 pts)
Hoa is excited about the (1) _____ activities she is going to do. The Y&Y is having a plan (2)______ the
community. She’ll (3) _____ in its recycling program. In joining this program, she’ll collect used paper, glass
and empty cans. Then she will send them for (4)______.
She hopes that she could save (5)_____ resources and earn some money for her school Y&Y in these activities.
She also thinks about participating in either planting trees and flowers or (6)_____ the street children.
1. A. interesting B. interested C. boring D. bored
2. A. help B. to help C. helping D. helped
3. A. take part B. participate in C. fill D. register
4. A. recyclable B. recycle C. recycled D. recycling
5. A. natural B. naturally C. nature D. naturaly
6. A. to help B. helping C. helped D. help
Part 2: Read the passage then choose True (t) or False (F). (1.0 pt)
There is a question as of why students from famous universities are so smart. The answer lies in their study
habits, which should be developed by all students from early ages with help from parents and schools.
First, a habit of frequent reading is what children should have. It is understandable if a child does not like
reading in his early life. What parents and teachers should do is to explain the importance of daily reading to
children. Simply, parents can encourage their children to bring books in their handbags to read in their leisure
time. Teachers can share their book picks with their students.
1. ...................... Students at top universities are all born smart.
2. ...................... Students should start to form good study habits go to university.
3. ...................... Daily reading is a good habit that should be encouraged among children.
4. ...................... Teachers can share with their students about what books they read.
IV. WRITING:
Part 1: Rewrite the following sentences so that it has the same meaning to the first. (1.5 pts)
1. My brother is tall. He can play volleyball.
=> My brother is .............................................
2. “ Don’t forget to do your homework.” The teacher said to her students.
=> The teacher asked her students .………………………………………………………....
3. "You should study harder". My mother said to me.
=> My mother said ……………………………………………………………….................
4. I started studying English six years ago.
=> I have ………………………………………………………………….............................
5. My birthday cake is different from her birthday cake.
=> Her birthday cake isn’t ………………………………………………………………..…
6. He doesn’t collect stamps anymore.

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=> He used…………………………………………………………………..........................
Part 2: Use the words given to write a complete sentence. (1.0 pt)
1. Tom / be / proud / his brother / because / he / always / study / well//
=> ..………...…………….……...…………….……...…………….……………................
2. They/ live / Cat Tien / since/ 1980//
=> …..…………….……...…………….……...……………………………………………

_______Good luck_____

ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG GIỮA HỌC KÌ I, LỚP 8 (NĂM HỌC 2018-2019)
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Lưu ý: à Thí sinh không sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu nào, kể cả từ điển.
à Học sinh làm trực tiếp vào đề thi.
I/ Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest. (1,5 điểm)
1. A. bought B. cough C. sight D. daughter
2. A. happy B. character C. fat D. classmate
3. A. smile B. thick C. fit D. visit
4. A. talked B. stopped C. noted D. laughed
5. A. character B. architect C. chair D. chemical
II/ Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence. (2,5 điểm)
1. A: Can you help me carry my bags, please? B: -_________.
A. Certainly B. Yes, I can C. Yes, please D. No, thanks
2. Would you like ___________ a game of chess?
A. playing B. plays C. play D. to play
3. We have learned English ___________ 2002.
A. since B. from C. in D. for
4. When were you born? - I was born ___________ 23rd March, 1998.
A. between B. in C. on D. at
5. My grandfather is not ______ enough to walk as fast as he used to.
A. strong B. strength C. stronger D. strengthen
6. When my father was young, he used to _______ tennis in the afternoons.
A. to play B. play C. playing D. plays
7. Mary hates ________, but she loves cooking.
A. to wash up B. wash up C. washing up D. washed up
8. I am sure he will enjoys ____________ on his trip.
A. herself B. ourselves C. itself D. himself
9. I was born in Viet Nam. So Vietnamese is my____________.
A. tongue mother B. tongue language
C. mother tongue D. second language
10. Don’t let children__________with matches.
A. playing B. play C. to play D. plays
* READING
I/ Read and choose the best option to fill in the gaps. (2 điểm)
Can you imagine what life would be (1)______ if there were no telephone? You could not call your friends(2)
________the phone and talk to them. When a (3)______ broke out in (4)_________house you could not call the

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fire department. If somebody were sick, he could not call a (5)______. Therefore, we should (6)______ our
deep thanks (7)________Alexander Graham Bell, a (8)______, who invented the telephone in 1876.
1. A. like B. of C. for D. as
2. A. on B.in C. at D. to
3. A. light B. fire C. sunlight D. match
4. A. his B. your C. her D. them
5. A. dentist B. farmer C. doctor D. engineer
6. A. given B. gave C. giving D. give
7. A. to B. into C. on D. at
8. A. Dutch B. Mexican C. Scotsman D. Vietnamese
II. Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C, or D) that best answers each of the questions
about it. (1,5)
Hi! My name is John. I live in Liverpool. Liverpool is a large city in the north of England. I live with my
parents, my two brothers and my sister. We live in a large house.
In our house, there is a big kitchen, a dining room, a large living room and a toilet. There is also a separate room
for our washing machine and freezer. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and another toilet.
Outside, there is a large garden. There are two garages.
1. Where does John live?
A. In England. B. In Wales. C. In Scotland. D. In France.
2. How many people are there in John’s family?
A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7
3. How many rooms are there in John’s house?
A. 10 B. 11 C. 13 D. 14
4. Dining room is the room in a house where you_______ .
A. usually relax in comfortable chairs B. eat meals
C. cook food and wash dishes D. wash your body
5. Which of the following is not true?
A. John’s family live in a large house. B. John’s house is big but doesn’t have any gardens.
C. The kitchen in John’s house is big. D. John’s house has two garages.
D. WRITING.
I/ Rewrite these sentences as directed. (1,5 điểm)
1. The last time she ate this food was when she was 10.
@ She hasn’t____________________________________________________________
2. The doctor said: “You should take a few days off.”
@ The doctor advised_____________________________________________________
3. They started learning to swim five years ago.
@ They have___________________________________________________________
4. Lan said “Please give Tim this dictionary.”
@ Lan told_____________________________________________________________
5. He is too young to go to school.
à He is not_________________________________________________________________.
II/ Use the given words to make sentences. (1 điểm)
1. She / like / learn English/./
@
2. She / learn / this language /since 2008/./
@
3. She / always / want / improve her English/./

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@
4. She / buy / an English -Vietnamese dictionary/ last week /./
@ ___________________________________________________________________

B. USE OF ENGLISH:
I. Indentify the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. wanted B. filled C. stayed D. played
2. A. ahead B. instead C. heat D. bread
II. Find the words which has a different stress pattern
3. A. appear B. annoy C. transmit D. injure
4. A. convenient B. selection C. character D. equipment
III. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
5. Tim needs to ……………. his Spanish pronunciation.
A. improve B. try C. enroll D. participate
6. The children aren’t old enough to look after..............................
A. themselves B. ourselves C. herself D. himself
7. He ................... lots of old books for 5 years.
A. recycled B. is recycling C. has recycled D. will recycle
8. She worked hard ..................... pass the final exams.
A. so that B. in order to C. in order that D. so as
9. When I was a child, I ...................... follow my Mom to the market.
A. used to B. use to C. get used to D. usually
10. They'll arrive ................. Monday, 14 July.
A. in B. at C. during D. on
C. READING:
I. Read the following passage, then choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete it.
Na is a newcomer to the neighborhood. Her family (1)_____here last week. She doesn’t know anything about
the new neighborhood. Nam, Na’s neighbor, is very happy (2) _____ her. Nam has lived here for about 10
years, so he knows the area quite well. Na wants to know the way to the nearest restaurant (3) _____ her mother
is too tired to cook dinner. Nam shows her the way to get there, just around the corner. The restaurant (4)_____
Hue food. According to Nam, the food there is (5) _____, especially the pancakes. Na and her mother will
definitely try the food.
1. A. arrives B. arrive C. arrived D. arriving
2. A. help B. to help C. helping D. helped
3. A. because B. but C. so D. about
4. A. serve B. serves C. will serve D. served
5. A. badly B. well C. deliciously D. delicious
II. Read the paragraph, then decide whether the following sentences are True (T) or False (F).
Charles Dickens was born in Ports Mouth in 1812. His family then lived in London. His father was a clerk in an
office. There were eight children in the family, so life was hard. Charles went to school and his teacher thought
he was very clever. When he was only eleven, he had to leave school and went to work in a factory. He worked
ten hours a day and earned 30 pence a week. Every night, after work, he walked four miles back to his home.
Charles hated it and never forgot. He used it in many novels, especially David Copperfield and Oliver Twist.
1. _______ Charles’ family had eight children.
2. _______ Charles went to school when he was only eleven.
3. _______ He worked ten hours a day and earned thirty pence a day.
4. _______ Charles liked walking back to his home after work.

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5. _______ Oliver Twist is one of Charles’ novels.

D. WRITING - DÀNH CHO TỪNG ĐỐI TƯỢNG HỌC SINH

PHẦN DÀNH CHO HỌC SINH HỌC TIẾNG ANH HỆ 7 NĂM - CHƯƠNG TRÌNH SGK CŨ
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it is similar to the original one.
1. “Open the door, please, ” said my grandmother.
à My grandmother told me……………………………………………….……………
2. Nam often played soccer very well.
à Nam used ………………………………………………………………………….…
3. I’m not strong. I can’t take part in the games.
à I’m not……………………………………………………………………….………
4. Lan enjoys walking in the rain.
à Lan is…..……………………………………………………………..……................
II. Write a short paragraph (60-80 words) to talk about what you are going to do this summer vacation.

PHẦN DÀNH CHO HỌC SINH HỌC TIẾNG ANH HỆ 10 NĂM - CHƯƠNG TRÌNH THÍ ĐIỂM
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it is similar to the original one.
1. It’s three years since I last saw Nam.
à I haven’t ……………………………………….…….…
2. Long isn’t rich enough to buy that car.
à Long is too………………………………………………….……
3. He works much. He feels tired.
à The more…………………………………………..………….
4. I wanted to tell Lan about the meeting, so I left a note.
à I left a note in …………………………………………………..
II. Write a short paragraph (80- 90 words) about the advantages of living in the countryside.

II. Activity 2: Listen and choose the correct answers.


1. Dave started his new job________.
A. yesterday B. a week ago C. a month ago
2. When Dave phones, Marton is in the ________.
A. living room B. bedroom C. kitchen
3. Marton hasn't invited Francesca for a drink because ________.
A. he hasn't seen her B. he doesn't want to invite her C. She's always busy
4. Dave tells Marton that he should _______.
A. get to work early B. stay at work late C. phone Francesca at home
5. Marton and Francesca both finish work at _______.
A. six o'clock B. eight o'clock C. ten o'clock
B. USE OF ENGLISH
I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronunciation differently from the others.
1. A. agree B. assistant C. admire D. awful
2. A. exhibition B. neighborhood C. hot D. humid
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D in the numbered to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position
of the main stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. garden B. enroll C. sidewalk D. drawing
2. A. tradition B. question C. companion D. musician

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III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.


1. The volunteers have to work much _______ usual to save the dying animals from the forest fire.
A. as hard as B. more hard than C. harder than D. the hardest
2. We left at 6 a.m _______ late.
A. so as not to be B. so as not being C. so as to be D. so as not being
3. They bought ______ a new car.
A. theyself B. theyselves C. themselves D. themself
4. I asked Sara ______ me to the station.
A. drive B. drives C. to drive D. driving
5. Your composition is ______ better than his.
A. more B. much C. many D. very
6. I used _____ fishing.
A. enjoy B. to enjoy C. enjoying D. to enjoying
C. READING
I. Choose the word (a, b, c, or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces.
I’m a student (1) _______ Bristol University. I share a house with three other students. It’s quite a (2) ______
house. We all have our own (3) _______.There is a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe in the room. It has a
washbasin and a mirror in the corner, too. We all share the kitchen, the living room, and the bathroom. We
sometimes have arguments about things, like when someone spends too long (4) ______ the bathroom, but we
have a lot of fun, (5) ______.
1. A. in B. at C. on D. inside
2. A. tall B. old C. heavy D. big
3. A. rooms B. flats C. houses D. apartments
4. A. on B. in C. at D. over
5. A. too B. either C. neither D. a & b
II. Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C, or D) that best answers each of the questions
about it.
Hi! My name is John. I live in Liverpool. Liverpool is a large city in the north of England. I live with my
parents, my two brothers and my sister. We live in a large house.
In our house, there is a big kitchen, a dining room, a large living room and a toilet. There is also a separate room
for our washing machine and freezer. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and another toilet.
Outside, there is a large garden. There are two garages.
1. Where does John live?
A. In England. B. In Wales. C. In Scotland. D. In France.
2. How many people are there in John’s family?
A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7
3. How many rooms are there in John’s house?
A. 10 B. 11 C. 13 D. 14
4. Dining room is the room in a house where you_______ .
A. usually relax in comfortable chairs B. eat meals
C. cook food and wash dishes D. wash your body
5. Which of the following is not true?
A. John’s family live in a large house. B. John’s house is big but doesn’t have any gardens.
C. The kitchen in John’s house is big. D. John’s house has two garages.
D. WRITING.
PHẦN DÀNH CHO HỌC SINH HỌC CHƯƠNG TRÌNH 7 NĂM (SÁCH CŨ)
I. Rewrite the following sentences in reported speech, beginning as shown.

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1. He is too young to go to school.


à He is not________________________________________________.
2. He doesn’t play tennis as well as he used to.
à He used ________________________________________________.
3. He swims very well.
à He is ___________________________________________________.
4. “Eat more vegetables” the doctor said to me
àThe doctor told ___________________________________________.
5. It started to snow at 5 o’clock.
à It has __________________________________________________.
II. Write a paragraph within 80 words about your best ways of learning English.

PHẦN DÀNH CHO HỌC SINH HỌC CHƯƠNG TRÌNH 10 NĂM (SÁCH MỚI)
I. Rewrite the following sentences in reported speech, beginning as shown.
1. She is a good English speaker.
à She speaks ____________________________________________.
2. Lan loves to play badminton.
àLan adores _____________________________________________.
3. The last time we ate this kind of food was in January.
à We haven’t____________________________________________.
4. We were late for school because of the heavy rain.
à Because it_____________________________________________.
5. This computer works better than that one.
à That computer _________________________________________.
II. Write a paragraph within 80 words about your leisure activities.

A. LISTENING: Listen to the dialogue then choose the correct answer to complete the sentences. ( 2
marks)
1. ……………is calling the phone.
A. Aunt Hoa B. Aunt Hang C. Lan
2. …………..is answer the phone.
A. Nga B. Aunt Hang C. Lan
3. She told Lan that she would come to visit her next…………………..
A. week B. weekend C. Saturday
4. When are they arriving in Ha Noi? – They’re arriving in Ha Noi on………………
A. Tuesday afternoon B. Thursday afternoon C. Thursday morning
B. PHONETICS: (1 mark)
I. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.
1. A. drawing B. interest C. nature D. device
2. A. injure B. prefer C. struggle D. contact
II . Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. enroll B. socket C. folk tale D. joke
2. A. message B. magically C. habit D. pancake
C. LANGUAGUE FOCUS. (3 marks)
I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D (2 marks)
1. My father ………………. in the countryside since he was young.
A. lived B. lives C. is living D. has lived

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2. My father is the same…………………as my mother.


A. old B. age C. tall D. year
3. Which one is………………, milk or orange juice?
A. better B. good C. the best D. well
4. Television is bringing………………..information,……………..entertainment.
A. so/that B. more /than C. not only/but also D. neither/ nor
5. My mother is……………tired………….cook tonight.
A. enough/ to B. too/to C. so/that D. very/to
6. __________ you need any help ? – No.Thank you.
A. Do B. Can C. Could D. May
7. The children hate………………… to traditional strories.
A. listen B. listened C. listening D. to listen
8. She looks different ……………..her sister.
A. with B. to C. at D. from
II. Put the verbs into the correct form: (1 mark)
1. It …………………….…. (start) raining an hour ago.
2. We ………………………………… (not see) Nga since Monday.
3. Thuy …………………………………. (live) in Ho Chi Minh for two years.
4. The students enjoy …………………….………… (play) marbles at recess.
D. READING: Read the passage then answer the questions( 2 marks )
My name is Hoa. I have two close friends: Ly and Lan. We are in the same class at the primary school,
and then secondary school. We are also neighbors so we spend most of our time in learning and playing
together. Ly is a beautiful girl with big black eyes and an oval face. She is an intelligent student who is always
at the top five of the class. She enjoys reading, and she often goes to the library whenever she has free time. Lan
isn’t as beautiful as Ly, but she has a lovely smile and looks very healthy. Lan is very sporty. She spends most
of her free time playing sports. Lan is a volleyball star of our school. She is also very sociable and humorous.
Her jokes always make us laugh. I love both of my friends .
1. Who are Hoa’s close friends?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Is Ly an intelligent student?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Where does Ly often go in her free time?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Who has a lovely smile and looks very healthy?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
E. WRITING: Rewrite the following sentences , beginning each sentence with the given words .(2
marks)
1. It is not warm. We can’t go swimming.
It is not ………………………………………………………………………….
2. “ Can you help me with the housework?” Nam said to his sister.
Nam asked his sister …………………………………………….......................
3. My bag is 40.000 dong. Nga’s bag is 50.000 dong.
My bag is not ………………………………………………………………….
4. Nga doesn’t like playing table tennis.
Nga hates ………………………………………………………………………..

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Đề THI HỌC KỲ 1 TIẾNG ANH 8

I. Choose the word thathas a different pronounced from the orders (1m)
1) a. move b. to c. go d. do
2) a. looked b. visited c. wanted d. needed
3) a. beauty b. country c. try d. lucky
4) a. cook b. school c. afternoon d. noodles

II. Choose the best answer (2.ms)

1) Her parents are always proud ............................. her. (on / of / at)


2) We have ............................. ways of learning a foreign language.
(different / difference / differently)
3) I’ll try my ............................. to improve my English. (better / best / good)
4) Could you ............................. me a favor, please ? (get / do / think)
5) Mai speaks English ............................. (good / bad / well)
6) We will meet him ............................. Monday. (for / in / on)
7) Lan was born in Vietnam. Vietnamese is her .............................
(foerign language / second language / mother tongue)
8) My grandmother used ............................. after my uncle and my aunt.
(look / to look / looking)
III.Correct the form of the verbs (2ms)

1. Can you < come >………… with me ? .


2. I try my best < learn>……..my listening skill every day .
3. She told me < go >…….. to bed early .
4.I don’t like <wash>……. the dishes.

IV. Give correct form of the words(1m):

1. The (learn )………… must learn new words the first.


2. The ( differ) …………. between them are quite (clearly).
3. She sings very ( beauty)…………………..
4. She is beautiful with a ( love) ……………..smile.
5.
V. Read the passage and answer the questions (2ms)

In the first year of high school, Linh had some difficulties in learning English. Her pronounciation of English
words was really bad and her English grammar was worse. She did not know how to improve them. One
afternoon after the lesson, her teacher of English took her to the school library . She told her how to use an
English. English dictionary to improve her English grammar. “ Now I think you should do ”, said she. Linh
made much progress and only one year late she won the first prize in the English speaking contest.
1. What did Linh have some difficulties in ?
->
2.Who took her to the school library ?
->

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3. What did she tell her to improve her Emglish grammar ?


->
4.Did she win the first prize in the English speaking contest ?
->

VI. Change these sentences into reported speech : (1m)

a/The teacher told me : “ Please go to the board”.


-> The teacher told me……………………………………………..
b/Tuan said to Lan “You should practice English every day ”.
-> Tuan said to Lan ………………………………
VII. Arrange the following words into correct sentences. (1m)
.1. Is / Lan / going / visit / to / this / Hoi An / weekend.
............................................................................................................
2.. My/ to bring / asked /mother / me / some food /her.
............................................................................................................

I/Khoanh tròn vào một đáp án đúng nhất (3,5)


1. My father ........... on a farm when he was a young boy
A. use to living B. use to live C. used to live D. used to living
2. Can you show me the ........... to the nearest bank ?
A. waying B. to way C. ways D. way
3. What can I do ............. you ?
A. for B. in C. from D. of
4. My aunt and uncle going to Laos .............. February
A. on B. in C. a D. to
5. I have ……… this novel since 1990
A. write B. wrote C. writing D. written
6. We ............. our reports two weeks ago.
A. receive B. received C. receiving D. to receive
7. Last year I used to …………….. up late.
A. gets B. get C. to get D. getting
II/ Hoàn thành câu với các động từ cho sẵn trong ngoặc .(2m)
1. Mrs.Vui ………………………….. her mother last night. ( visit )
2. They are going to ……………………. fishing. (go )
3. Lan used to ……………………… in Hue. ( stay)
4. Lan has ………………. her home works for 2hours ( do)
5. He is not old enough to ………. a motobike (ride)
III/ Đọc và thực hiện các yêu cầu bên dưới (2,0 ms)
Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union is an organization for Vietnamese youth from 15 to 30 years of age. The
Youth Union builds good character, love for the nation, and encourages good citizenship, soft skills and
personal fitness.
The Youth Union was found on March 26th 1931 by the beloved President Ho Chi Minh. It had different names
over the years.. In December 1976, it was officially named as it is called today: Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth
Union. However, people normally use the name “ The Youth Union” for short.The Youth Union often hold
social activities such as Cleaning the Environment, Green Summer Volunteers Campaign, …….
1.True or false? T F

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a, Youth Union was found on March 26th 1931 ….. ……


b, This organization is only for youth from eighteen….. ……
2.Trả lời các câu hỏi sau:
1.At what age can you join the Youth Union?
..........................................................................................................................
2.What is the complete name of the Youth Union?
..........................................................................................................................
IV/ Viết một thông báo “lớp bạn họp bàn về một chuyến đi thăm quan Sơn La” (2,0ms):

I/Pick out the word that has the pronunciation differently from the others (1m)
1. A. fun B. lunch C. run D. humor
2. A. mend B. semester C. letter D. report
3. A. shout B. loud C. group D. about
4. A. promise B.revise C. stick D. visit
II/Choose the best answer (2 ms)
1. My father ........... on a farm when he was a young boy
A. use to living B. use to live C. used to live D. used to living
2. Can you show me the ........... to the nearest bank ?
A. waying B. to way C. ways D. way
3. What can I do ............. you ?
A. for B. in C. from D. of
4. My teacher asked me .............. English
A. improve B. improving C. improved D. to improve
5. My aunt and uncle going to Laos .............. February
A. on B. in C. at D. to
6. He soon died of a ................. heart
A. break B. broke C. to break D. broken
7. We ............. our reports two weeks ago.
A. receive B. received C. receiving D. to receive
8. I’m very sorry. I know I behaved ......................
A. bad B. good C. well D. badly

III/ Use the correct form of the word in brackets for each gap .(1m)
1. His parents are very …………………… of his intelligent (pride )
2. She sent me a ……………… during his vacation in Hue (card)
3. Life is not comfortable without modern ……………….. ( equip)
4. I never climbe up the trees . I think it is very ……………….. (danger )

IV/ Choose the underlined word or phrase (A,B,C or D) that needs correcting (1m)
1. He is enough strong to carry the heavy luggage.

A B C D
2. My brother is going to studying in New York next month.
A B C D

V/ Read the text carefully, then answer the questions below (2,5 ms)

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Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union is an organization for Vietnamese youth from 15 to 30 years of age. The
Youth Union builds good character, love for the nation, and encourages good citizenship, soft skills and
personal fitness.
the Youth Union was found on March 26th 1931 by the beloved President Ho Chi Minh. It had different names
over the years. One of its first names was “ Vietnam Communist Youth Union”. In December 1976, it was
officially named as it is called today: Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union. However, people normally use
the name “ The Youth Union” for short.
The Youth Union, together with other organizations such as The Young PioneersOrganization, the
Vietnam Youth Federation, the Vietnam Students Union, often hold social activities such as Helping the
Handicapped, Cleaning the Environment, Green Summer Volunteers Campaign, and other similar movements.
These activities aim to help the young develop their public awareness and form their personality.
Ever since the Youth Union was founded, its aims and principles, established by President Ho Chi Minh have
been the guidelines for the young Vietnamese people of today and tomorrow.
Answer the questions:
1.At what age can one join the Youth Union?
..........................................................................................................................
2.When was the Youth Union founded?
..........................................................................................................................
3.What is the complete name of the Youth Union?
..........................................................................................................................
4.What do social activities of the Youth Union aim to help?
..........................................................................................................................
5.Who established the guidelines for the Vietnamese youth?
..........................................................................................................................
VI/ Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning (2,5ms):
1-Nam is very strong .He can lift this table .(enough to)
=>Nam is strong ………………………………….
2-My teacher said to me: “You should do your homework carefully “
=>My teacher said ……………………………………………… (reported speech).
3 -She / learn / this language /since 2008 .
=>She has ….............................................
4. Hung and Ba bought a ball yesterday.
=>They are going ……………………………………………
5. Lan said to me : “turn off the lights , please .”
=> Lan told me ……………………………………..( reported speech )
The end.

PHÒNG GD&ĐT KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC KỲ I


THÁI THỤY NĂM HỌC 2016-2017
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 8 - Chương trình đại trà
(Thời gian làm bài 45 phút)
Mã đề 237

PART ONE

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I. Choose the word or the phrase (A, B, C or D) that are not correct.
Câu 1. She taught (A) her children how (B) to care after (C) their pets (D).
Câu 2. He said (A) that my (B) sister was a good (C) cooker.
Câu 3. On (A) Christmas, neighborhoods are (B) beautiful with (C) many bright Christmas lights (D).
Câu 4. I have to (A) get up (B) early because I had (C) a physics class at 6. 00 in the morning (D).
Câu 5. He has taken (A) five exams and hasn't got (B) any (C) poor grades for (D) January.

II. Choose one word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently.
Câu 6. A. mine B. driven C. written D. since
Câu 7. A. effect B. selection C. delicious D. resident
Câu 8. A. mother B. grocery C. month D. money
Câu 9. A. cat B. any C. bank D. candy
Câu 10. A. page B. tasty C. table D. change

III. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.


Câu 11. The doctor . . . . . he should take a few days off.
A. said B. tell C. say D. ask
Câu 12. Ten countries participated in the discussions.
A. took part B. hold C. told D. buying
Câu 13. Martina has been a professional tennis player . . . . .1994.
A. for B. in C. since D. on
Câu 14. Of my parents, my father is . . . . .
A. the stricter B. the strictest C. stricter D. strictest
Câu 15. According to the announcer, the train to Hai Phong . . . . . at 6.15 a.m tomorrow morning.
A. is going to leave B. is leaving C. leaves D. will leave
Câu 16. I'm afaid our team's doing very . . . . . .
A. good B. badly C. goodly D. bad
Câu 17. I used . . . . . fishing when I was young.
A. to enjoy B. enjoy C. to enjoying D. enjoying
Câu 18. I like . . . . . activities such as walking and camping.
A. inside B. indoor C. outside D. outdoor
Câu 19. Nam's house is the same . . . . . Lan's.
A. from B. with C. than D. as
Câu 20. We . . . . . England twice.
A. have gone B. have been to C. went to D. are going to
Câu 21. He tried to give up smoking but couldn't break the . . . . ..
A. pastime B. habit C. favor D. hobby
Câu 22. My father asked . . . . . harder.
A. to studying B. me study C. me studying D. me to study
Câu 23. . . . . . Monday night, I went to bed at 11 o'clock.
A. at B. on C. in D. from
Câu 24. Could you . . . . . me a favour? - Yes. Of course. No problem.
A. help B. give C. do D. make
Câu 25. We heard you . . . . . to England three days ago.
A. going B. go C. went D. have gone
Câu 26. Those workers are skillful, so they have . . . . . difficulty in their work.
A. a few B. few C. less D. a little

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Câu 27. She was used . . . . . on the left when she stayed in England.
A. to drive B. driving C. to driving D. drive
Câu 28. My grandfather is not . . . . . enough to walk as fast as she used to.
A. stronger B. strengthen C. strong D. strength
Câu 29. We left at 6 a. m . . . . . late.
A. so as to be B. so as not to be C. so as not being D. so as not being
Câu 30. He went to England in 2010 and . . . . . there for 4 years.
A. has studied B. has studying C. is studying D. studied

IV. Read the passage below carefully, choose the best anwer (A, B, C or D) to fill in each numbered blank from
number 31 to number 35.
Young people prefer the city (31) . . . . . the country because they love the noisy and busy life there. They
also think that it is easier to get money in the city (32) . . . . . in the country. Therefore, more and more young
people leave the country (33) . . . . .the city every year. Different from young people, old people like living in
the country (34) . . . . . it is not so noisy and busy as the city. The (35) . . . . .king, many of old people move
to their home villages.
Câu 31. A. from B. to C. get D. than
Câu 32. A. than B. so C. and D. to
Câu 33. A. move B. that C. go to D. for
Câu 34. A. and B. in oder to C. but D. because
Câu 35. A. fruits B. water C. vegetables D. air

PART TWO
Listen carefully and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence.

Câu 36. Sarah has worked very hard this year and her grades are very . . . . .
A. hardB. good C. bad D. poor
Câu 37. She missed 5 days of school because of her . . . . .
A. sickness B. hard work C. bad grades D. headache
Câu 38. Her speaking and reading are excellent and her . . . . . is good.
A. talking B. pronunciation C. writing D. listening
Câu 39. She is not very good at . . . . .
A. writing letters B. listening comprehension
C. speaking English with her friends D. doing grammar exercises
Câu 40. Her mother should encourage her to . . . . .
A. sing English songs B. talk to foreigners
C. read magazines in English D. listen to English radio programs

- The end -
Họ và tên thí sinh: ………………………………………. Số báo danh: ……………

Năm học: 2017 – 2018


(Thời gian làm bài 60 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề)

I. Choose the best answer: (3pts)


1.Lan is not old enough ……………… a car.
a. drives b. to drive c. driving d. drive

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2. Nga failed her English test. She ………………… good enough to pass the test.
a. is b. is not c. was d. was not
3. Do you enjoy ....................sports programs?
a. watching b. to watch c. watch d. watches
4. Miss Loan ...................stay in Hue.
a. used to b. used c. uses d. to use
5. Minh hates......................meals.
a. cook b. to cook c. cooking d. cooks
6. Ba and his friends like ………………traditional stories.
a. read b. reading c. to reading d. for reading
7. My cousin David ………………this town five years ago.
a. leaves b. is leaving c. left d. will leave
8. ……………… didn’t you go to the movies? – Because I had to do my homework.
a. What b. When c. Where d. Why
9. Miss Chi has taught English ………………15 years
a. since b. for c. in d. with
10. My family has lived in Can Tho ………………1983.
a. since b. but c. in d. on
11. The doctor .................Nam should stay inside.
a. say b. says c. ask d. said
12. My little sister was born ……………… December.
a. at b. in c. on d. to

II. Put the verbs in the correct form: (2pts)


1. She used to ( be ) ........................ my neighbor.
2. Miss Lan (live)........................ here for two weeks.
3. She enjoys (draw ) ........................
4. Let’s (put) ........................ the armchair opposite the couch.
III. Reading:
Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union was founded on March 26 ,1931 in Viet Nam. It builds character,
love for nation and encourages good citizenship, soft skills and personal fitness.
Ho Chi Minh established the guidelines for the Vietnamese youth.
The Union has many plans to help the community such as : helping the Handicapped , Cleaning the
Environment, ….
The recycling program can help people save natural recourses. The “ Rosy Smile ” program helps raising
funds for the poor children. The “Green Sunday ” program makes the city more beautiful with clean streets,
plenty of trees and flowers. It’s held on Sunday morning every month.
True/False Statements: (2pts)
1. ______ Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union was founded on November 20.
2. ______ The “Rosy smile ” program can help people save natural resources.
3. ______ The “ Green Sunday ’’ program makes the city more beautiful.
4.______ The “ Green Sunday ” is held on Sunday morning every month.
IV. Arrange the words in correct order:(2pts)
1. used / I / to / on / live / a / farm
- …………………………………………………………………………
2. do / you / could / a / favor / me / ?
- …………………………………………………………………………

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3. He / cook / has / to/ dinner / himself


- …………………………………………………………………………
4. must / I / tidy / the / bedroom
- …………………………………………………………………………
V . Rewrite the sentences : (1pt)
1. Tuan is strong . He can lift the table . ( enough )
- Tuan……………………………………………………………………
2. “Lan should practice speaking Engish”
- He said…………………………………………………………….......

I. Choose the best answer ( 2,5ms)


1. We _______ wear uniform when we are at school.
A. have to B. must C. can D. may
2. You should walk on the……………….
A. street B. sidewalk C. road D. avenue
3. The red bag is ……………… than the blue one.
A. cheaper B. cheapest C. as cheap D. more cheap
4 I used ……………… with my grandmother when I was a little girl.
A. to live B. live C. living D. lived
5. Ba enjoys ………… to music.
A. listen B. listened C. listening D. listens
6. Vietnamese language is different………. English language.
A. to B. from C. of D. for
7. We must be there ……………… 8.30 and 9.15 .
A. between B. on C. after D. before
8. Pleiku city is………. busier.
A. become B. becoming C. becomes D. to become
9. “May I help you?” – “……………………..”
A. What can I do for you? B. I’m afraid I’m busy now.
C. Yes. That’s very kind of you. D. How can I help?
10. It’s two years since I last .................... Joe.
A. see B. saw C. have seen D. seeing
II. Choose the word that has underlined part pronounced differently from the others. (1m)
1. A. definite B. quiet C. supplies D. migrant
2. A. helped B. asked C. increased D. prefered
3. A. character B. school C. teacher D. chemistry
4. A. earth B. heart C. earn D. heard
III. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets. ( 2ms)
1. I ( know)___________ her for three years.
2. It often ( rain) ________________ in summer, but it (not rain) __________________ now.
3. The weather ( become) ________________ colder and colder in December.
4. Last night he (go) ______________ to bed early.
IV. Rewrite the sentences that it has the unchanged meanings. (2ms).

1. “ Take more exercises,” the doctor said to me.


-> The doctor told me ______________________________________________
2. The last time I saw him was in 1985.

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-> I haven’t _____________________________________________________


3. He usually played tennis when he was young.
-> He used to______________________________________________________
4. I expected my friends to arrive at 4 o’clock , but they arrived at 2.30.
-> My friends ______________________________________________________
V. Read the text and answer the questions below: (2,5 ms)
In England boys and girls go to school five days a week. They don’t go to school on Saturdays and
Sundays. Lessons usually begin at nine o’clock. Each lesson lasts forty-five minutes. At ten past eleven they
have a quater of an hour break in which they drink milk. Some students eats sanwiches or biscuits which they
bought from home. Then they have two lessons more. After that they have a lunch break. Some students go
home for lunch , but many have it at school. At two o’clock school begins again. There are two more lessons.
They go home at four o’clock.
Answer:
1/ Do students in England go to school on Saturdays?
.............................................................................................................................................................
2/ How long does each lesson last?
.............................................................................................................................................................
3/ What do the students do during the break?
.............................................................................................................................................................
4/ What time does school begin again?
............................................................................................................................................................
5/ How many lessons do the students learn in the afternoon?
.............................................................................................................................................................

A. LISTENING (2pts)
Question I. Listen and complete the sentences. (1pt)
1...........................................................likes going bowling.
2...........................................................like going to the cinema.
3...........................................................does not like table tennis.
4...........................................................likes watching football.
5...........................................................likes playing table tennis.
Question II. Listen again and decide if each statement is true (T) or false (F). (1pt)
1.Sarah and her friends have completed deciding what they want to do at the weekend...........
2.Sarah doesn’t like soccer........................
3.Sarah’s friends like going to see a movie.................
4.No one likes playing bowling.......................
5. Lizzie likes playing table tennis this weekend..............
B. LANGUAGE FOCUS (3pts)
I. Find the word which has different sound in the part underlined. (1pt)
1. A. mention B. question C. action D. education
2. A. populated B. loaded C. harvested D. lived
3. A. community B. computer C. museum D. customs
4. A. minority B. ethnic C. tradition D. religion
5. A. leisure B. eight C. celebrate D. penalty
II. Choose the best answers A, B, C, or D. (1pt)
1. _________ spring comes, many Vietnamese villages prepare for a new festival season.
A. While B. When C. Nevertheless D. However

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2.Thach Sanh was very ________ when he let Ly Thong and his mother go back to their home town.
A. selfish B. mean C. generous D. brave
3. Tet is an occasion for family_________ in Viet Nam.
A. visitings B. meeting C. reunions D. seeings
4. The girl was crying when a fairy_____________.
A. appeared B. was appearing C. appears D. is appearing
5. There is a _________in our family that we have a party on New Year’s Eve.
A. custom B. tradition C. legend D. belief
III. Find the mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence (A, B, C, or D). (1pt)
1. In (A) Australia, you mustn’t (B) to comment(C) on a person’s accent (D).
2. What (A) ethnic group (B) has(C) a larger (D) population, the Tay or the Ede?
3.When (A) I come(B), the whole family was having (C) dinner around a big dining table(D).
4. We had (A) dinner (B) at (C) 7 o’clock last night (D).
5. Viet Nam is (A) the (B) multicultural country(C) with 54 ethnic groups (D).
B. READING: Read and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each gap. (2pts)
Wisdom
A farmer was ploughing his field. Sometimes, he shouted at and beat the buffalo that was (1) _____ the
plough. A tiger happened to stroll along the edge of the field.
“Buffalo, you are so big. (2)_______ do you let this weak man beat you?”, he asked.
The buffalo answered, “The man is small (3) _______ his wisdom is big.”
The tiger did not understand what wisdom was (4) ____ he shouted at the man. “Hey you, man, what is
wisdom? Let me see it.”
“Wisdom? Oh, my wisdom (5) ___ at home,” replied the man, looking at the tiger’s teeth and claws.
“Go home (6) _______ get it. Bring it here so that I can see it,” the tiger ordered.
“Oh, no! I am afraid that you will eat my buffalo (7) _______ I am gone. (8) _______ you agree to be tied
with rope, I will run home and fetch the wisdom.” The tiger agreed. (9) _______ fastening the tiger, the farmed
beat its back.
“(10) _______ is my wisdom. This is my wisdom”, he explained.
1. A. pull B. pulling C. pulled D. to pull
2. A. What B. How C. When D. Why
3. A. and B. but C. so D. or
4. A. and B. but C. although D. so
5. A. is B. are C. was D. were
6. A. but B. and C. so D. yet
7. A. why B. while C. although D. if
8. A. While B. Because C. Although D. If
9. A. Before B. After C. Because D. But
10. A. Here B. There C. She D. That

C. WRITING: (2.0pts)
Question I. Rewrite or combine the sentences, using the suggested words.( 1,0pt)
1. Tet is the most important festival in Viet Nam. Most Vietnamese return home for Tet.
(using therefore).
→………………………………………………..………………………….…………………
2. You are Vietnamese you should know the story of Chung cakes.

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→If…………………………………….……………………………………………………..
3. All the students love the principal. He is very kind. (using because)
→……………………………………………………….………………………….………….
4.A sports car goes faster than an ordinary car. (slowly)
→An ordinary car goes………………………………………………………………………
5. He likes to listen to pop music than to watch TV after school.
→ He prefers…………………………………..………………………….…............................

Đề kiểm tra gồm có 2 trang, thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp trên đề kiểm tra.
I. Listening: (2,0 pts)
Part 1: Listen, then write the times of the programs. (1 point)
0. Children’s programs _____five____
1. Early News ____________
2. Weather forecast ____________
3. The World Today ____________
4. Movie: “A Fistful of Dollars” ____________
Part 2: Listen and write T (true) or f (false) after each sentence. (1 point)
0. Her full name is Pham Mai Nga. T
1. Her date of birth is April 22, 1989. ____________
2. She lives at 4 Tran Phu Street. ____________
3. She doesn’t have a phone number. ____________
4. She likes drawing, outdoor activities and dancing.____________
II. Use of English: (2,0 pts)
Choose the best option (from A, B, C, D) to complete each sentence.
1. They collect and empty garbage ____________ Đong Xuan Market ____________ January 9.
A. at / in B. at / on C. in / in D. on / on
2. Typhoons, floods or droughts can easily ____________ a harvest.
A. destroy B. finish C. provide D. defeat
3. The new shopping mall is quite ____________ the present shopping area.
A. different from B. the same C. like to D. similar
4. It’s too cold outside. ____________ close the door, please?
A. Do you B. Can you C. Would you like D. Why do you
5. She is studying hard ____________ pass the final exams.
A. but for B. so as C. in order to D. so that
6. I ____________ tennis a lot, but I don’t play very often now.
A. was playing B. am used to play C. play D. used to play
* Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
7. I will make an ________________ for the meeting tomorrow. (arrange)
8. It is always ________________ to write down important points. (wisdom)
III. Reading: (2,0 pts)
Part 1: Read the letter and choose the best answer below. (1 point)
Dear Mary,

We finished all our exams yesterday. The last one was History. It was horrible. I think History is really difficult
because I can’t remember all the facts and the dates.

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I did seven subjects. The worst were Science and History. I found them very difficult. I always forget most of
the things we’ve learnt. The best subject this year was Geography, but we only had it twice a week. We’re
going to Wales in the middle of August, to see my grandfather. Would you like to come with us? Mum says it’s
OK.

Please write and tell me about your year at school. What was it like? Were your exams easy?

Bye for now.


Peter
1. This is a letter to _____________.
A. a brother B. a sister C. a friend D. grandfather
2. Peter thought his History result was _____________.
A. good B. terrible C. OK D. excellent
3. Peter was good at _____________.
A. Geography B. Math C. Histoty D. Science
4. Peter wanted to _____________.
A. complain about his exams B. tell Mary about his year at school
C. invite Mary to go to Wales with his family. D. B and C are correct.
Part 2: Read the story “The Starfruit Tree”and answer the questions. (1 point)
Once there was a rich man living in a village. When he died, he left his two sons a fortune. But the elder brother
gave his younger brother only a starfruit tree. When the fruit was ripe, an eagle came and ate the fruit. The
younger brother asked the eagle not to. The eagle promised to repay him in gold and told him to make a bag to
carry it. The eagle took him on its back to a place of gold. There, he filled the bag with gold. When he got home
he was rich. The elder brother was surprised, so he asked his brother to explain. After hearing the story, he
offered to swap his fortune for the starfruit tree, and his kind brother agreed. When the eagle came, the elder
brother asked it to take him to the place of gold. The greedy brother filled a very large bag and all his pockets
with gold. On the way home, because the load was too heavy, the eagle got tired and dropped him into the sea.
1. What did the elder brother give his younger brother?
→ ___________________________________________________________________________
2. What did the elder do when he found out how his younger brother became rich?
→ ___________________________________________________________________________
3. Is the younger brother greedy?
→ ___________________________________________________________________________
4. What happened to the elder brother in the end?
→ ___________________________________________________________________________

IV. Writing: (2,0 pts)


Part 1: Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meanings. (1 point)
1. He is very clever. He can make fine things from wood. (enough)
→ He is _____________________________________________________________________
2. “Can you turn off all the lights before going out, Kien?” (asked)
→ My teacher _______________________________________________________________________
3. Hoa and Tim are both 13 years old. (the same)
→ Tim is _____________________________________________________________________
4. The last time I visited my grandparents two months ago.
→ I haven’t _________________________________________________________________________

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Part 2: Make sentences from the words and phrases provided. (1 point)
1. I / be / proud / my sister / because / she / always / study well.
→ ___________________________________________________________________________
2. My mother / tell me / spend more time / History.
→ ___________________________________________________________________________
3. Bao / help / his friends / the orphanage / last week.
→ ___________________________________________________________________________
4. Lan / be / in the USA / three years.
→ ___________________________________________________________________________
V. Speaking: (2,0 pts)

I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others. (1m)
1. A. cartoon B. carry C. face D. coin
2. A. chocolate B. chemistry C. speech D. lunch
3. A. stopped B. added C. produced D. worked
4. A. slim B. impossible C. climb D. swim
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence. (2 m)
1. When I was a child, I ___________ to bed early.
A. used go B. used to go C. go D. use to go
2. He is ___________ generous boy in my class.
A. the most B. more C. a lot D. very
3. Would you like ___________ a game of chess?
A. playing B. plays C. play D. to play
4. Lan doesn’t talk much in public. She’s rather ________ in public.
A. reserved B. silent C. talkative. D. sociable
5. She asked Tim ___________ more time on English.
A. spend B. spending C. to spend D. spent
6. Mary hates ________, but she loves cooking.
A. to wash up B. wash up C. washing up D. washed up
7. I am sure he will enjoy ____________ on his trip.
A. herself B. ourselves C. itself D. himself
8. He is a _________teacher. He teaches very well.
A. well B. good C. better D. best
III. Complete the sentences. Put “for” or “since” into each gap. (1m)
1. She has lived in London ______ 1985.
2. Please hurry up! We have been waiting _____ an hour.
3. I have known her _______ January.
4. Nam’s father has worked in this company _____ 20 years.
IV. Match one phrase in column A with one phrase in column B to make a complete sentence. (1m)
A B A+B
1. Nam learns English A. Because children often try to eat 1+…
2. They do morning exercise them. 2+…
3. We put all drugs in locked B. Because they want to be healthy. 3+…
cupboard C. Because he wants to go to England. 4+…
4. He gains weight. D. Because he eats a lot.

V. Read the passage and then answer the questions (2m)

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Viet Nam is a country in the South – East Asia. It has an area of 329,566 sq km. Hanoi is the capital and Ho
Chi Minh City is the largest city. The population of Viet Nam is about 80 million. It has age-old culture and
long tradition of fighting against foreign invaders. Viet Nam is now a member country of ASEAN and many
other international originations such as APEC, WTO…
Viet Nam exports rice, coffee and many other farm products. Viet Nam has lots of tourist attractions and
World Heritage Sites such as Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Cave, Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, etc.
Vietnamese people are proud of their country. They have been trying hard to build into a power and prosperous
one.
1. Where is Viet Nam located?
à …………………………………………………………………………………
2. What is the area of Viet Nam?
à.…………………………………………………………………………………
3. What does Viet Nam export?
à…………………………………………………………………………………
4. Name some World Heritage Sites in Viet Nam.
à …………………………………………………………………………………

VI. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the words given. (1m)

the of lived kilometers

Last week, Mr and Mrs Lam took their children back to their home village about ten (1) ……………… from Da
Lat. The village lies at the foot of a hill where people plant a lot (2) ……………… vegetables. Their parents
have (3)…………… there for nearly fifty years. Their house is in the center of the village. It’s a new house
built of bricks, located in (4) …………..… middle of a large garden. Their bedrooms look out over the yard
behind the house where various kinds of flowers are in full bloom all year round.
VII. Rewrite these sentences as suggested. (1m)
1. Their mother said to them, “Don’t make so much noise.”
àTheir mother asked them…………………………………………………………
2. Nam said to the taxi driver, “Please turn left at the first traffic light.”
à Nam asked the taxi driver………………………………………………………..
3. Let’s meet at the café corner.
à Bao suggested …………………………………………………………………...
4. Mark is too young to ride his bike to school.
à Mark isn’t ……………………………………………………………………….
VIII. Write sentences with the cues given. (1m)
1. Please/ take/ this form/ your teacher/ and/ ask her/ sign it.
à …………………………………………………………………………………...
2. Can/ you/ show me/ way/ nearest post office?
à …………………………………………………………………………………...

B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I. Find the word which has different sound in the part underlined. (1m)
1. A. mention B. question C. action D. education
2. A. populated B. loaded C. harvested D. lived
3. A. community B. computer C. customs D. museum

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4. A. minority B. ethnic C. tradition D. religion


5. A. realize B. organize C. surprise D. promise
II. Choose the best answer. (1m)
1. You should ____________ information about a custom or tradition.
A. finds B. found C. finding D. find
2. In the UK, there are lots of customs for table manners. For example, we ____________ use a knife and fork
at dinner.
A. have to B. are having C. has to D. having to
3. In Viet Nam, you__________ use only the first name to address people older than you.
A. should B. must C. shouldn’t D. have to
4. At the Mid-Autumn Festival, kids can sing, dance, and enjoy moon-cakes; __________, every child likes it
very much.
A. However B. Moreover C. Because D. Therefore
5. Tet is an occasion for family _____________ in Viet Nam.
A. visitings B. meetings C. reunions D. seeings
C. READING
I. Read and complete the passage with words in the box. (1m)

traditional However includes preparation therefore

Tet is the biggest festival in Vietnam. To celebrate Tet, Vietnamese people make many tasty
(1)……..………….foods. The most important food (2)………………Chung cakes, sausages, boiled chicken,
spring rolls, and sticky rice. Chung cake is made of sticky rice, pork, green beans, and other spices, wrapped in
green leaves; (3)…….………..…,this cake needs a lot of (4)……….............. This cake can be kept for a long
time, even though the weather is often humid during Tet. Other significant foods that cannot be missed to
worship the ancestors are sausages, spring rolls, and sticky rice. Because sausages are difficult to make, people
often buy them from famous suppliers. (5)............................, sticky rice and spring rolls are easier to prepare
and must be served immediately after they are cooked, so they are often made at home.
II. Read the passage and answer these questions below. (1m)
After retiring, my uncle – a lover of the sea- took up a strange leisure activity: he spends most mornings at the
beach, looking for things that the sea sends ashore. He says: It’s a multi-beneficial leisure activity. I can get
some exercise, blending, picking up, and walking. I can breathe the fresh air and enjoy the vastness and
quietness of the sea. Sometimes I watch the children playing beach games and I feel years younger. At the same
time, I can also clean the beach. It’s a volunteer work, isn’t it? Many of the things I pick up from the beach are
still useful to someone. I clean them and sell them at the Sunday flea market in the town nearby. Do you know
of any leisure activity that pays? Mine does!

1. When did the writer’s take up this strange activity?


- ………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Which part of the day does he go to the beach?
-………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. How does he feel watching the children playing beach games?
- ……………………………………………………………………………………….
4. What kind of volunteer work does he do?
-……………………………………………………………………………………..…
5. What does he do with the things he finds on the beach?

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- ……………………………………………………………………………………….
D. WRITING
I. Combine each pair of sentences to make one sentence, using “because, and, however, therefore, but,
otherwise”. (1m)
1. Lang Lieu couldn’t buy any special food. He was very poor.
………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. During Tet, Vietnamese people buy all kinds of sweets. They make Chung cakes as well.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
3. The Hung King Temple Festival was a local festival. It has become a public holiday in Viet Nam since 2007.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4. At the Mid-Autumn Festival, kids can sing, dance, and enjoy moon-cakes. Every child like it very much.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Most people book tickets long in advance. They cannot return home for Tet.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
II. Make sentences, using the words and phrases provided (1m)
1. Tipping/ not/ custom/ Viet Nam/ so/ you/ not/ have/ tip/ if/ don’t want.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Life/ the countryside/ changed/ a lot/ the/ ten /years.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
3. The xoe dance/ performed/ the boys and girls/ the hamlets.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4. We/ have/ take/ shoes/ when/ we/ inside/ pagoda.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Reading/ fairy tales/ young children/ can/ be/ very beneficial.
…………………………………………………………………………………………

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